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GV08 XWE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

266,800 mi
Last recorded266,800 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XWE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 266,800 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 244,947 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 244,936 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 226,179 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 225,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached mounting bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 207,282 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to 10yrs old

Fail 27 Feb 2024 206,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre close to 10yrs old

Pass 21 Aug 2023 182,030 miles

both front tyres close to 10yrs old

Fail 16 Aug 2023 181,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres close to 10yrs old

Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,784 miles

both front tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,377 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,139 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,053 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,609 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,036 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,747 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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GV08 XWE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 XWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV08 XWE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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